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the first , having thc name it did , and also as a guest of Bro . Col . Creaton . Amongst the Grand Officers there was only one that was elected and appointed by Grand Lodge . andthat was Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer . The W . M . then rose , and said that it vvas with feelings of p leasure ancl love that he proposed the next toast , that of "The Secretary . They were much indebted to Bro . Cantle for thc services he had rendered to thelodirc of which he vvas founder . He
had got the Colonel to honour thc lodge with his name , a privilege they much appreciated . He had devoted a great portion of his time and energy for the welfare of the lodge , and the brethren had determined in some way to acknowledge his services . Thc acknowledgment took the shape of thc testimonial which he vvas now about to present . Before doing so he would like to add that the hearty manner in which the testimonial had been supported sufficient of the
by the whole of the members was proof feelings of the brethren towards their Secretary . Bro . Johnson then in a few neat andappropriatcwords presented the testimonial to Bro . Cantle . It consisted ot a very handsome gilt and light blue enamelled clock and vases to match , of beautiful workmanship , the clock representing the front of a Temple with Ionic columns on either side , with delicatelhand-painted panels introduced . The following
y inscription is engraved on its base , surmounted by the Creaton crest : "Presented to Bro . J . J . Cantle , P . M . 1257 and 1441 , by the officers andmembers of the ' Creaton Lodge , ' 1791 , with a gold ring , as a slig ht token of their esteem and appreciation of his services as a founder and Secretary of the lodge . December gth , 1 SS 0 . " The ring is of plain gold weighing an ounce , with a Masonic emblem on the outside , and the inscription as above engraved on
the inside . The value of the whole is £ 50 . Bro . Canllc , in the course of his reply , referred to the large number of visitors present , several of whom he was not perhaps known to , but , as Bro . Gould had observed , they would know him better in the future . With him , this would bc a red letter dayinhis existence . He had done his best for the lodge , but the support he had always received from Col . Creaton assisted materially . During the career of the lodge they
had had their ups and downs , but' that only tended to brighten them . He had found every brother so interested in the welfare of the lodge that it left him but little to do . He was indeed thankful for the testimonial presented to him . If anything was wanted to keep his attention attached to the lodge the clock would perform that duty as occupying a prominent position at his home , as it should do ; it would always
remind him of the kindness ofthe brethren , and when abroad the ring would perform a similar office , lie would conclude by wishing - his hearers might enjoy the festivities of the season and a prosperous new year . The next toast vvas "The I . P . M ., Bro . Colonel Creaton , " proposed by Bro . Johnson , who said that he always considered it a great honour to have had the Grand Treasurer as his predecessor—one who had worked hard for thc benefit of the
Craft , more especially for the Charities . No one worked harder or was more esteemed by the brethren of this lodge and the Craft univi rsal . Bro . Col . Creaton in brief terms heartily thanked the brethren for their kindly reception of thc toast , expressing the great pleasure it gave him to see so goodly a gathering present , and promised that so long as he had health and strength he would be present at every meetinjr . The W . M . then proposed , in eulogistic terms ,
"The Treasurer , " to which Bro . E . Thurkle replied . Several other toasts were given and duly acknowledged . During the evening an excellent selection of vocal music was given by Miss Grace Godolphin , Bros . I . II . Cantle , Arthur Thomas , J . Knight Smith , James Kilt , and W . G . Reynolds , special praise being due to the lady for the charming manner in which she sang , more particularly the ballad " No , Sir , " which was heartily encored .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Nicholson Brown , W . M . ; H . J . Syer , S . W . ; Thomas liosgood , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . B . Davies , P . M ., Sec ; R . A . Smith , S . D . ; George H . Masters , J . D . ; William Akers , I . G . ; John Lackland , Tyler ; Hodgkinson , P . M . ; Hutton ,
P . M . ; Cleall , Martin , Tailby , Butcher , and others . Ihe minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , also those of the lodge of emergency on the 22 nd » inst ., which was called to take into consideration the violent assault on the W . M . by Bro . Thomas E . Hassall at tbe regular meeting on thc 10 th of November , and to instal
Bro . Thomas Hutton , P . M ., as treasurer , to raise Bro . Cole , and to receive the report of the committee appointed at the lodge of e ncrgency on the 22 nd inst . After thelodgc heard the committee's report , they unanimously agreed with their decision , that Bro . Thomas K . Hassall bcexcluded from the Union Waterloo Lodge , and his name be erased from the lodtre books .
GIBRALTAR . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 27 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present Bros . W . F . Cottrell , W . M . ; G . F . Cook , S . W . ; Haskctt Smith , J . W . ; Middleton , Sec . ; King , Org . ; Johnson , I . P . M . ; Roberts , Syms , Dumaresq , 11 . Schott , Dr . Koth , Croizcr , IL W . Garden , Moore-Keys , Howard , Walker , and Pcterkin . Also visiting brethren Bros . Bacon , P . M . 153 ; Cunningham ,
P . M . 153 ; Franceri , P . M . 325 ; Chivcrton , W . M . 115 ; Lyons , Terry , Button , and Allen . The lodge was punctually opened at half-past eight , and after the minutes of the grevious meeting were read and confirmed , Mr . Richard . Ireland was duly initiated in a faultless manner by the W . M . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and it soon became evident that the general desire of the lodge was for the W . M . to continue in office
another year . 1 his great honour he at first declined , but the lodge however was called off for a few minutes to see what could be done , and on returning to labour the VV . M . announced that as thc request was so general he would not oppose the wishes of the members and would consent to stand . The ballot vvas then taken , which proved unanimous
in favour of the VV . M ., who thanked the brethren for the very great honour they had conferred upon him , and promised to do his utmost for the lotlge during his second yenr of office . Bro . Johnson , I . P . M ., complimented the lodge on having secured the services of the W . M . for another year , and said he should consider it his bounden duty to attend nil meetings and support the chair . A very handsome silvcr square and compass vvas then passed round
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thc lodge , which had that evening been presented to the lodge by thc retiring Secretary , Bro . A . H . Middleton . Brc ? . Johnson , I . P . M ., proposed that a vote of thanks to Bro . ' Middleton for his great kindness be recorded in the minutes . Carried unanimously . Thc lodge vvas then closed in the usual Masonic form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where the rest of the evening was spent in harmonious and temperate enjoyment .
PRESTON . —Royal Preston Lodge ( No . 333 ) . — The annual installation me . 'tingof this lodge was held on Thursday , thc gth inst ., at the Castle Hotel . There was a " -ood attendance o £ brethren , including Bros . W . H . Johnstone , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . J . D . West Lancashire ; T . Nevitt , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . S . ; Greaves , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . O . ; A . Beattie , P . M . 343 ; R . Bee , P . M . 314 ; Rev . T . B . Spencer ,
W . M . 314 ; J . Thompson . W . M . elect 343 ; H . Catterall , W . M . elect 9 S 6 , Croston ; Livesay , 113 ; Badger , 343 ; Brown , 343 ; Hodgkins , 343 ; and Smedley , 113 , as visitors . The lodge was opened at 4 p . m ., after which Bro . J . B . Wolstcnholmc , S . W ., vvas presented by Bro . W . Wilson , the retiring W . M ., and Bro . Bilsbrough , I . P . M ., to Bro . D . Wilson , P . M ., the Installing Master , who in a highly
impressive and efficient manner installed bro . Wolstcnholmc as W . M . The W . M . then appointed thc following brethren as his officers : Bros . W . Wilson , I . P . M . ; Rev . J . P . Shepperd , Chap . ; D . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Harrison , S . W . ; J . Wilding , 'AV . ; j . Kendall , Sec ; H . P . Burton , P . M " ., D . C ; T . Eastham , S . D . ; S . D . M . Sykes , J . D . ; R . Jones , P . M ., I . G . and S . S . ; W . T .
Bilsbrough , P . M ., J . S . ; ancl W . Brunt , Tyler . Bro . Bilsbrough , in a iieat speech , presented Bro . W . Wilson with a P . M . ' s jewel in the name of the lodge , as a token of esteem for his services during the past year . After the ceremony , the brethren sat clown to a sumptuous banquet served in Mrs . Rich ' s best style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and warmly received by the brethren .
GOOLE . —Aire and Calder Lodge ( No . 458 ) . — This lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on Friday evening , " the 10 th inst . Bro . Bramwcll , the W . M . for the closing year , having opened the lodge , Bro . S . Slack , P . M . St . Oswald ' s Lodge , Pontefract , " installed Bro . H . T . Gardiner , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . There were a considerable number of visiting brethren present ,
including W . Bro . Tew , J . P ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master of West York ; Denton , P . M . Philanthropic Lodge , Leeds ; Clark , P . M ., St . Oswald's Lodge , Pontefract ; Delanoy , P . M . St . George ' s Lodge , Doncastcr ; Rands , W . M . St . George's , Doncastcr , and others . In acknowledging the salutation accorded him upon his entrance into the lodge , Bro . Tew delivered an address in which he
alluded to the satisfaction with which he paid another visit to the Aire and Calder Lodge . He referred to the recent opening of the Pontefract Slew General Dispensary , a link to which the Masons of West Yorkshire have extended their charity . His speech was listened to with evident pleasure by the brethren present . The following oflicers were invested for the coining year : Bros . R . S . Best , S . W . ;
E . Gooderidgc , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Secretary ; R . Wright , PAL , Treasurer ; G . E . East , P . M ., Master of Ceremonies ; E . C . 0 . Tudor , S . D . ; W . Brook , J . D . ; VV . Ev-cratt , I . G . ; and II . Handley , Tyler . Bro . Ward , P . M ., was unanimously elected Charity Member . At the banquet , served b y Bro . Brown , of the Sidney Hotel , thc W . M . elect presided , being supported by Bros .
VV . Bro . Tew , J . P . ; P . M . 's Denton , Clark , Bramwcll , East , Ward , Wright , Peacock , Spink , and others . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave thc loyal and Masonic toasis , which were warmly received . " The Health of Bro . Tew , " who was so warmly respected throughout the district where he was known as a landowner and magistrate , vvas also received ; the W . M . dwelling at some length on
the valuable services he had rendered to Masonry generally , and the province in particular . In their own lodge he had ever taken a warm interest , and they were grateful to him for the sympathy and kindness he had ever manifested towards the lodge at Goole . Bro . 'Few ( the toast having been fully honoured ) replied , speaking at the outset of the important position Goole occupied , for , though
on the verge of the Province of West Yorkshire , it must increase as a port and become mo ; c and more populous and prosperous . He referred to the very able manner in which Bro . Slack , P . M ., had installed thc W . M ., and congratulated the Aire and Calder Lodge on having added to their number in so satisfactory a manner during thc past year . He believed there vvas a very prosperous future before the
lodge , and there was very little doubt that the attendance of that day augured well for the early initiation of a movement for securing more commodious lodge room . In conclusion he gave "The W . M . elect , " ancl wished him every success and satisfaction in the year of oflice on which he vvas re-entering . Excellent speeches were also made hy
Past Masters Bros . Bramwcll , Clark , East , Spink , and Slack , and the evening did not close until several of the brethren had added to the enjoyment of the proceedings b y singing several songs . With "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" was coupled the name of Bro . Denton , who , it was stated , was present at the formation of the lodge in 1 S 39 .
COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Tuesday the 7 th inst . This being election night there was a full attendance , amongst the members being Bros . T . Bird , W . M . j T . C . Robinson , as S . W . ; H . Peacock , J . W . j Capt . Sewell , I . P . M . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; R .
Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; R . W . Robinson , Sec ; T . Mason , S . D . : W . Paisley , J . D . ; and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the list of those members qualified for the chair vvas read , and several withdrawing from the contest , a ballot vvas taken , which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . T . C . Robinson , who returned thanks for the honour done him . Bro .
R . Robinson , Past Master , tlfen signified his wish to be released from the duties of Treasurer , and the ballot going round , the choice of the brethren upon Bro . Lewthwaite , Past Master . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Robinson for his services during the six years he had acted as Treasurer . Bro . Jos . Hctvson was re-elected Tyler h y a show ot hands . It was arranged to hold the installation festival on Tuesday ,
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January 4 th , at five p . m . Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., on the proclamation being put , said he rose tn perform a melancholy yet fervid duty . A noble pillar had been rent in twain in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . Need he say he referred to the death of their R . W . Deputy Prov . G . M . Bro . Whitwell vvas a Mason who , during the number of years he had acted as Lord Bective ' s Deputy ,
had gained the affection of all with whom he came in contact . Some of those brethren present , himself ( Bro . Lamonby ) amongst them , were perhaps connected by closer ties with iiro . Whitwell ; but he was confident he spoke the sentiments of all the members of the Skiddaw Lodge when he said that an incalculable loss to Masonry in the province had happened through the death of their
Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and it had occurred to him that they ought to mark in indelible record their appreciation of his memory . He , therefore , moved : "That the members of Skiddaw Lodge have heard of the death of their beloved Deputy Provincial Grand Master with the profoundest grief ; but , while mourning so irreparable a Joss to Masonry , vve rejoice , in the firm but humble
confidence that our distinguished ancl lamented brother has been summoned by the Great Architect of the Universe to the Grand Lodge above , and wc hereby place it on record that , during our transitory existence on this earthly sphere , the honoured name of Bro . John Whitwell will remain green in our memories . " Bro . Capt . Sewell , P . M ., in seconding the motion , bore testimony to the great loss the
province had sustained , and added that no one would feel it more than Lord Bective , whose right hand Bro . Whitwell was . Whoever succeeded him would find a bright example placed before him . The motion , it is needless to say , was carried nein . dis . Grand Lodge certificates having been presented to Bros . Smith and Sinclair , the lodge was closed in form .
THIRSK . —Falcon Lodge ( No . 141 G ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on Thursday , thc gth inst ., when Bro . W . Coltman , W . M ., occupied the chair , and many distinguished visiting brethren were present , including Bros . G . Marwood , J . P ., P . D . P . G . M ., P . M . 543 ; J- S . Cumberland , P . G . J . W ., P . M . 1 G 11 : R . VV . Hollon , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Treas . ;
C . " Palliser , P . G . S . of W ., W . M . 1337 ; W . Paley , P . S . G . W . W . Yorks ; J . Hunton , P . P . G . J . D . Durham ; M . Knowles , P . P . G . J . D . Durham ; J . Richardson , P . P . G . P . W . Yorks , P . M . 1001 ; F . Smith , VV . M . S 37 ; P . Donaldson , P . M . Si , 7 ; T . R . Mountain , P . M . 837 ; H . C . Pickersgill , J . W . S 37 ; C . Waistcil , P . M . 1337 ; R . Pallister , S . W . 1337 ; R . Sootheran , J . W . 1337 ; F . Long , 149 G ;
Whitmore York , 1 G 11 ; Rev . K . C . Camidge , P . M ., P . P . G . C . W . and N . and E . Yorks ; Rev . \ V . C . Lukis , P . M ., P . P . G . C . \ V . Yorks ; G . Ayre , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . ; VV . Hall , C . G . L . Kipling , II . Masterman , G . B . Hall , J . Walton , H . Smith , J . Johnson , R . Atkinson , Z . Wright , H . Longford , L . J . Thompson , and others . Telegrams , regretting inability to be present , were
received from Bros . T . B , Whytehead , 1 G 11 , 236 , 133 S , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and VV . H . Gainforth , VV . M . 236 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Hall , S . W . ancl VV , M . elect , was presented for installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , thc ceremony was most impressively performed by W . Bro . G . Marwood . On the re-admission
of the brethren , the W . M . vvas congratulated and saluted in ancient form . He then proceeded to invest the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , addressing to each a few appropriate words -. Bros . VV . Coltman , I . P . M . ; C . Greensides , S . W . ; H . Smith , J . W . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Walton , Sec ; Rev . C . E . Camidge , M . A ., Chaplain ; Rev . VV . C . Lukis , M . A ., F . A . S ., Preceptor ; J . Johnson , S . D . ; Z . Wright , J . D . ; i ot vvorivs ri
_ . vj . L .. istpung , -jttpc . ; . i ^ ongora , u . < -. ; E . Richardson , Org . ; R . Long , i . C ; J . Johnson and L . J . Thompson , Stewards ; G . Ayre , i ' . M ., Almoner ; ancl J . S . Farmery , Tyler . 'The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to W . Bro . Hall ' s , where a recherchi banquet vvas spread , the elegance ancl completeness of the arrangements , as well as the cuisine of the viands , and the
character of the ivines , more than sustaining the ancient reputation of the Fleece Hotel . At the conclusion of the repast , the VV . M . gave the loyal toasts , which were received with musical honours . W . Bro . R . W . Hollon responded on behalf of " Grand Lodge , " VV . Bro . C . E . Camidge , M . A ., for " Provincial Grand Lodge ; " after which W . Bro . Marwood proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " expressing
the great personal pleasure , it had afforded him to place in the chair of K . S . one whom he had for many years known and respected , who vvas a founder of the lodge , and with whose family he had heen acquainted for three generations . He anticipated for him a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Hall , W . M ., suitably responded , and , in proposinij " The Health of W . Bro . Marwood , " referred to
the many kind services he had rendered to the lodge from its formation , and expressed the high and affectionate esteem in which he vvas held by the brethren—a remark which drew forth a most enthusiastic response , and which he , in very feeling terms , acknowledged-Bro . G . B . Hall , of Oswaldkirk , then in hi ' most effective style opportunely sung "The Fine Ola
English Gentleman , " the whole ¦ company testifying f the appropriateness of the words by the hearty spontaneity with which they weighted and swelled the chorus . Bro-Knowles , J . P ., of Stockton-on-Tees , in proposing the toast of " The I . P . M . " remarked that there were no bod y of roc " so loyal to their chief as were the members of the Craft , iW whose mutual intercourse tended more to the maintenance
of the principles of law and order . Such gathering' * 3 > these were not only enjoyable but beneficial , especially vvnc ' they brought brethren for a season away from the fi <* j * democratic spirit of our large manufacturing towns to tin ' quiet and soothing influences of a more retired and W *^ templative existence , from which they returned better fin ** " for the battle of life , and its many conflicting cares . . & Coltman in response conrrratulated the W . M . on his ;
excellent selection of officers , and promised him his D "* ' support during his term of office . Bro . Donaldson , ^ Ripon , in proposing "The Oflicers of the Falcon Lodge , ' j ""' it had been a peculiar pleasure to him t . iat day to meet t >* V Marwood , whose name had been a " household word tt ' j him from his boyhood , and whose character cottinn ^ their individual admiration and reverence . He had al ' strong personal attachment to the Falcon Lodge ; 1 'Vj , one of the first lodges he visited , and his fraternisation «
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the first , having thc name it did , and also as a guest of Bro . Col . Creaton . Amongst the Grand Officers there was only one that was elected and appointed by Grand Lodge . andthat was Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer . The W . M . then rose , and said that it vvas with feelings of p leasure ancl love that he proposed the next toast , that of "The Secretary . They were much indebted to Bro . Cantle for thc services he had rendered to thelodirc of which he vvas founder . He
had got the Colonel to honour thc lodge with his name , a privilege they much appreciated . He had devoted a great portion of his time and energy for the welfare of the lodge , and the brethren had determined in some way to acknowledge his services . Thc acknowledgment took the shape of thc testimonial which he vvas now about to present . Before doing so he would like to add that the hearty manner in which the testimonial had been supported sufficient of the
by the whole of the members was proof feelings of the brethren towards their Secretary . Bro . Johnson then in a few neat andappropriatcwords presented the testimonial to Bro . Cantle . It consisted ot a very handsome gilt and light blue enamelled clock and vases to match , of beautiful workmanship , the clock representing the front of a Temple with Ionic columns on either side , with delicatelhand-painted panels introduced . The following
y inscription is engraved on its base , surmounted by the Creaton crest : "Presented to Bro . J . J . Cantle , P . M . 1257 and 1441 , by the officers andmembers of the ' Creaton Lodge , ' 1791 , with a gold ring , as a slig ht token of their esteem and appreciation of his services as a founder and Secretary of the lodge . December gth , 1 SS 0 . " The ring is of plain gold weighing an ounce , with a Masonic emblem on the outside , and the inscription as above engraved on
the inside . The value of the whole is £ 50 . Bro . Canllc , in the course of his reply , referred to the large number of visitors present , several of whom he was not perhaps known to , but , as Bro . Gould had observed , they would know him better in the future . With him , this would bc a red letter dayinhis existence . He had done his best for the lodge , but the support he had always received from Col . Creaton assisted materially . During the career of the lodge they
had had their ups and downs , but' that only tended to brighten them . He had found every brother so interested in the welfare of the lodge that it left him but little to do . He was indeed thankful for the testimonial presented to him . If anything was wanted to keep his attention attached to the lodge the clock would perform that duty as occupying a prominent position at his home , as it should do ; it would always
remind him of the kindness ofthe brethren , and when abroad the ring would perform a similar office , lie would conclude by wishing - his hearers might enjoy the festivities of the season and a prosperous new year . The next toast vvas "The I . P . M ., Bro . Colonel Creaton , " proposed by Bro . Johnson , who said that he always considered it a great honour to have had the Grand Treasurer as his predecessor—one who had worked hard for thc benefit of the
Craft , more especially for the Charities . No one worked harder or was more esteemed by the brethren of this lodge and the Craft univi rsal . Bro . Col . Creaton in brief terms heartily thanked the brethren for their kindly reception of thc toast , expressing the great pleasure it gave him to see so goodly a gathering present , and promised that so long as he had health and strength he would be present at every meetinjr . The W . M . then proposed , in eulogistic terms ,
"The Treasurer , " to which Bro . E . Thurkle replied . Several other toasts were given and duly acknowledged . During the evening an excellent selection of vocal music was given by Miss Grace Godolphin , Bros . I . II . Cantle , Arthur Thomas , J . Knight Smith , James Kilt , and W . G . Reynolds , special praise being due to the lady for the charming manner in which she sang , more particularly the ballad " No , Sir , " which was heartily encored .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( No . 13 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Nicholson Brown , W . M . ; H . J . Syer , S . W . ; Thomas liosgood , J . W . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . B . Davies , P . M ., Sec ; R . A . Smith , S . D . ; George H . Masters , J . D . ; William Akers , I . G . ; John Lackland , Tyler ; Hodgkinson , P . M . ; Hutton ,
P . M . ; Cleall , Martin , Tailby , Butcher , and others . Ihe minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , also those of the lodge of emergency on the 22 nd » inst ., which was called to take into consideration the violent assault on the W . M . by Bro . Thomas E . Hassall at tbe regular meeting on thc 10 th of November , and to instal
Bro . Thomas Hutton , P . M ., as treasurer , to raise Bro . Cole , and to receive the report of the committee appointed at the lodge of e ncrgency on the 22 nd inst . After thelodgc heard the committee's report , they unanimously agreed with their decision , that Bro . Thomas K . Hassall bcexcluded from the Union Waterloo Lodge , and his name be erased from the lodtre books .
GIBRALTAR . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 27 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present Bros . W . F . Cottrell , W . M . ; G . F . Cook , S . W . ; Haskctt Smith , J . W . ; Middleton , Sec . ; King , Org . ; Johnson , I . P . M . ; Roberts , Syms , Dumaresq , 11 . Schott , Dr . Koth , Croizcr , IL W . Garden , Moore-Keys , Howard , Walker , and Pcterkin . Also visiting brethren Bros . Bacon , P . M . 153 ; Cunningham ,
P . M . 153 ; Franceri , P . M . 325 ; Chivcrton , W . M . 115 ; Lyons , Terry , Button , and Allen . The lodge was punctually opened at half-past eight , and after the minutes of the grevious meeting were read and confirmed , Mr . Richard . Ireland was duly initiated in a faultless manner by the W . M . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and it soon became evident that the general desire of the lodge was for the W . M . to continue in office
another year . 1 his great honour he at first declined , but the lodge however was called off for a few minutes to see what could be done , and on returning to labour the VV . M . announced that as thc request was so general he would not oppose the wishes of the members and would consent to stand . The ballot vvas then taken , which proved unanimous
in favour of the VV . M ., who thanked the brethren for the very great honour they had conferred upon him , and promised to do his utmost for the lotlge during his second yenr of office . Bro . Johnson , I . P . M ., complimented the lodge on having secured the services of the W . M . for another year , and said he should consider it his bounden duty to attend nil meetings and support the chair . A very handsome silvcr square and compass vvas then passed round
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thc lodge , which had that evening been presented to the lodge by thc retiring Secretary , Bro . A . H . Middleton . Brc ? . Johnson , I . P . M ., proposed that a vote of thanks to Bro . ' Middleton for his great kindness be recorded in the minutes . Carried unanimously . Thc lodge vvas then closed in the usual Masonic form , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where the rest of the evening was spent in harmonious and temperate enjoyment .
PRESTON . —Royal Preston Lodge ( No . 333 ) . — The annual installation me . 'tingof this lodge was held on Thursday , thc gth inst ., at the Castle Hotel . There was a " -ood attendance o £ brethren , including Bros . W . H . Johnstone , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . J . D . West Lancashire ; T . Nevitt , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . S . ; Greaves , P . M . 113 , P . P . G . O . ; A . Beattie , P . M . 343 ; R . Bee , P . M . 314 ; Rev . T . B . Spencer ,
W . M . 314 ; J . Thompson . W . M . elect 343 ; H . Catterall , W . M . elect 9 S 6 , Croston ; Livesay , 113 ; Badger , 343 ; Brown , 343 ; Hodgkins , 343 ; and Smedley , 113 , as visitors . The lodge was opened at 4 p . m ., after which Bro . J . B . Wolstcnholmc , S . W ., vvas presented by Bro . W . Wilson , the retiring W . M ., and Bro . Bilsbrough , I . P . M ., to Bro . D . Wilson , P . M ., the Installing Master , who in a highly
impressive and efficient manner installed bro . Wolstcnholmc as W . M . The W . M . then appointed thc following brethren as his officers : Bros . W . Wilson , I . P . M . ; Rev . J . P . Shepperd , Chap . ; D . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Harrison , S . W . ; J . Wilding , 'AV . ; j . Kendall , Sec ; H . P . Burton , P . M " ., D . C ; T . Eastham , S . D . ; S . D . M . Sykes , J . D . ; R . Jones , P . M ., I . G . and S . S . ; W . T .
Bilsbrough , P . M ., J . S . ; ancl W . Brunt , Tyler . Bro . Bilsbrough , in a iieat speech , presented Bro . W . Wilson with a P . M . ' s jewel in the name of the lodge , as a token of esteem for his services during the past year . After the ceremony , the brethren sat clown to a sumptuous banquet served in Mrs . Rich ' s best style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and warmly received by the brethren .
GOOLE . —Aire and Calder Lodge ( No . 458 ) . — This lodge celebrated the festival of St . John on Friday evening , " the 10 th inst . Bro . Bramwcll , the W . M . for the closing year , having opened the lodge , Bro . S . Slack , P . M . St . Oswald ' s Lodge , Pontefract , " installed Bro . H . T . Gardiner , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . There were a considerable number of visiting brethren present ,
including W . Bro . Tew , J . P ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master of West York ; Denton , P . M . Philanthropic Lodge , Leeds ; Clark , P . M ., St . Oswald's Lodge , Pontefract ; Delanoy , P . M . St . George ' s Lodge , Doncastcr ; Rands , W . M . St . George's , Doncastcr , and others . In acknowledging the salutation accorded him upon his entrance into the lodge , Bro . Tew delivered an address in which he
alluded to the satisfaction with which he paid another visit to the Aire and Calder Lodge . He referred to the recent opening of the Pontefract Slew General Dispensary , a link to which the Masons of West Yorkshire have extended their charity . His speech was listened to with evident pleasure by the brethren present . The following oflicers were invested for the coining year : Bros . R . S . Best , S . W . ;
E . Gooderidgc , J . W . ; H . Wilson , Secretary ; R . Wright , PAL , Treasurer ; G . E . East , P . M ., Master of Ceremonies ; E . C . 0 . Tudor , S . D . ; W . Brook , J . D . ; VV . Ev-cratt , I . G . ; and II . Handley , Tyler . Bro . Ward , P . M ., was unanimously elected Charity Member . At the banquet , served b y Bro . Brown , of the Sidney Hotel , thc W . M . elect presided , being supported by Bros .
VV . Bro . Tew , J . P . ; P . M . 's Denton , Clark , Bramwcll , East , Ward , Wright , Peacock , Spink , and others . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave thc loyal and Masonic toasis , which were warmly received . " The Health of Bro . Tew , " who was so warmly respected throughout the district where he was known as a landowner and magistrate , vvas also received ; the W . M . dwelling at some length on
the valuable services he had rendered to Masonry generally , and the province in particular . In their own lodge he had ever taken a warm interest , and they were grateful to him for the sympathy and kindness he had ever manifested towards the lodge at Goole . Bro . 'Few ( the toast having been fully honoured ) replied , speaking at the outset of the important position Goole occupied , for , though
on the verge of the Province of West Yorkshire , it must increase as a port and become mo ; c and more populous and prosperous . He referred to the very able manner in which Bro . Slack , P . M ., had installed thc W . M ., and congratulated the Aire and Calder Lodge on having added to their number in so satisfactory a manner during thc past year . He believed there vvas a very prosperous future before the
lodge , and there was very little doubt that the attendance of that day augured well for the early initiation of a movement for securing more commodious lodge room . In conclusion he gave "The W . M . elect , " ancl wished him every success and satisfaction in the year of oflice on which he vvas re-entering . Excellent speeches were also made hy
Past Masters Bros . Bramwcll , Clark , East , Spink , and Slack , and the evening did not close until several of the brethren had added to the enjoyment of the proceedings b y singing several songs . With "The Health of the Visiting Brethren" was coupled the name of Bro . Denton , who , it was stated , was present at the formation of the lodge in 1 S 39 .
COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall , Station-street , on Tuesday the 7 th inst . This being election night there was a full attendance , amongst the members being Bros . T . Bird , W . M . j T . C . Robinson , as S . W . ; H . Peacock , J . W . j Capt . Sewell , I . P . M . ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; R .
Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; VV . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . ; R . W . Robinson , Sec ; T . Mason , S . D . : W . Paisley , J . D . ; and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the list of those members qualified for the chair vvas read , and several withdrawing from the contest , a ballot vvas taken , which resulted in the unanimous election of Bro . T . C . Robinson , who returned thanks for the honour done him . Bro .
R . Robinson , Past Master , tlfen signified his wish to be released from the duties of Treasurer , and the ballot going round , the choice of the brethren upon Bro . Lewthwaite , Past Master . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Robinson for his services during the six years he had acted as Treasurer . Bro . Jos . Hctvson was re-elected Tyler h y a show ot hands . It was arranged to hold the installation festival on Tuesday ,
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January 4 th , at five p . m . Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., on the proclamation being put , said he rose tn perform a melancholy yet fervid duty . A noble pillar had been rent in twain in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . Need he say he referred to the death of their R . W . Deputy Prov . G . M . Bro . Whitwell vvas a Mason who , during the number of years he had acted as Lord Bective ' s Deputy ,
had gained the affection of all with whom he came in contact . Some of those brethren present , himself ( Bro . Lamonby ) amongst them , were perhaps connected by closer ties with iiro . Whitwell ; but he was confident he spoke the sentiments of all the members of the Skiddaw Lodge when he said that an incalculable loss to Masonry in the province had happened through the death of their
Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and it had occurred to him that they ought to mark in indelible record their appreciation of his memory . He , therefore , moved : "That the members of Skiddaw Lodge have heard of the death of their beloved Deputy Provincial Grand Master with the profoundest grief ; but , while mourning so irreparable a Joss to Masonry , vve rejoice , in the firm but humble
confidence that our distinguished ancl lamented brother has been summoned by the Great Architect of the Universe to the Grand Lodge above , and wc hereby place it on record that , during our transitory existence on this earthly sphere , the honoured name of Bro . John Whitwell will remain green in our memories . " Bro . Capt . Sewell , P . M ., in seconding the motion , bore testimony to the great loss the
province had sustained , and added that no one would feel it more than Lord Bective , whose right hand Bro . Whitwell was . Whoever succeeded him would find a bright example placed before him . The motion , it is needless to say , was carried nein . dis . Grand Lodge certificates having been presented to Bros . Smith and Sinclair , the lodge was closed in form .
THIRSK . —Falcon Lodge ( No . 141 G ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on Thursday , thc gth inst ., when Bro . W . Coltman , W . M ., occupied the chair , and many distinguished visiting brethren were present , including Bros . G . Marwood , J . P ., P . D . P . G . M ., P . M . 543 ; J- S . Cumberland , P . G . J . W ., P . M . 1 G 11 : R . VV . Hollon , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . Treas . ;
C . " Palliser , P . G . S . of W ., W . M . 1337 ; W . Paley , P . S . G . W . W . Yorks ; J . Hunton , P . P . G . J . D . Durham ; M . Knowles , P . P . G . J . D . Durham ; J . Richardson , P . P . G . P . W . Yorks , P . M . 1001 ; F . Smith , VV . M . S 37 ; P . Donaldson , P . M . Si , 7 ; T . R . Mountain , P . M . 837 ; H . C . Pickersgill , J . W . S 37 ; C . Waistcil , P . M . 1337 ; R . Pallister , S . W . 1337 ; R . Sootheran , J . W . 1337 ; F . Long , 149 G ;
Whitmore York , 1 G 11 ; Rev . K . C . Camidge , P . M ., P . P . G . C . W . and N . and E . Yorks ; Rev . \ V . C . Lukis , P . M ., P . P . G . C . \ V . Yorks ; G . Ayre , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M . ; VV . Hall , C . G . L . Kipling , II . Masterman , G . B . Hall , J . Walton , H . Smith , J . Johnson , R . Atkinson , Z . Wright , H . Longford , L . J . Thompson , and others . Telegrams , regretting inability to be present , were
received from Bros . T . B , Whytehead , 1 G 11 , 236 , 133 S , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and VV . H . Gainforth , VV . M . 236 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Hall , S . W . ancl VV , M . elect , was presented for installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , thc ceremony was most impressively performed by W . Bro . G . Marwood . On the re-admission
of the brethren , the W . M . vvas congratulated and saluted in ancient form . He then proceeded to invest the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year , addressing to each a few appropriate words -. Bros . VV . Coltman , I . P . M . ; C . Greensides , S . W . ; H . Smith , J . W . ; T . J . Wilkinson , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Walton , Sec ; Rev . C . E . Camidge , M . A ., Chaplain ; Rev . VV . C . Lukis , M . A ., F . A . S ., Preceptor ; J . Johnson , S . D . ; Z . Wright , J . D . ; i ot vvorivs ri
_ . vj . L .. istpung , -jttpc . ; . i ^ ongora , u . < -. ; E . Richardson , Org . ; R . Long , i . C ; J . Johnson and L . J . Thompson , Stewards ; G . Ayre , i ' . M ., Almoner ; ancl J . S . Farmery , Tyler . 'The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to W . Bro . Hall ' s , where a recherchi banquet vvas spread , the elegance ancl completeness of the arrangements , as well as the cuisine of the viands , and the
character of the ivines , more than sustaining the ancient reputation of the Fleece Hotel . At the conclusion of the repast , the VV . M . gave the loyal toasts , which were received with musical honours . W . Bro . R . W . Hollon responded on behalf of " Grand Lodge , " VV . Bro . C . E . Camidge , M . A ., for " Provincial Grand Lodge ; " after which W . Bro . Marwood proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " expressing
the great personal pleasure , it had afforded him to place in the chair of K . S . one whom he had for many years known and respected , who vvas a founder of the lodge , and with whose family he had heen acquainted for three generations . He anticipated for him a happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . Hall , W . M ., suitably responded , and , in proposinij " The Health of W . Bro . Marwood , " referred to
the many kind services he had rendered to the lodge from its formation , and expressed the high and affectionate esteem in which he vvas held by the brethren—a remark which drew forth a most enthusiastic response , and which he , in very feeling terms , acknowledged-Bro . G . B . Hall , of Oswaldkirk , then in hi ' most effective style opportunely sung "The Fine Ola
English Gentleman , " the whole ¦ company testifying f the appropriateness of the words by the hearty spontaneity with which they weighted and swelled the chorus . Bro-Knowles , J . P ., of Stockton-on-Tees , in proposing the toast of " The I . P . M . " remarked that there were no bod y of roc " so loyal to their chief as were the members of the Craft , iW whose mutual intercourse tended more to the maintenance
of the principles of law and order . Such gathering' * 3 > these were not only enjoyable but beneficial , especially vvnc ' they brought brethren for a season away from the fi <* j * democratic spirit of our large manufacturing towns to tin ' quiet and soothing influences of a more retired and W *^ templative existence , from which they returned better fin ** " for the battle of life , and its many conflicting cares . . & Coltman in response conrrratulated the W . M . on his ;
excellent selection of officers , and promised him his D "* ' support during his term of office . Bro . Donaldson , ^ Ripon , in proposing "The Oflicers of the Falcon Lodge , ' j ""' it had been a peculiar pleasure to him t . iat day to meet t >* V Marwood , whose name had been a " household word tt ' j him from his boyhood , and whose character cottinn ^ their individual admiration and reverence . He had al ' strong personal attachment to the Falcon Lodge ; 1 'Vj , one of the first lodges he visited , and his fraternisation «